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Subclass 482 – Specialist skills Stream.

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Key Benefits

Work in Australia for up to 4 years (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders)

Study in Australia (no government funding)

Travel in and out of Australia freely

Basic Eligibility

work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt.

Must meet health, character requirements by all applicants .

Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.

Have at least 1 year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.

Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.

Visa up to 4 years, and if eligible, apply for permanent residence through employer sponsorship

Be nominated to work in an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) occupation listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6 with a salary that meets the Specialist Skills Income Threshold.